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Tite Kubo, the mastermind behind the wildly popular mangaBleach, has always been an enigmatic figure in the world of anime and manga. From thrilling fights to solid world-building, you couldn’t go wrong withgivingBleacha try since it ages well. The protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki, is one of the most powerful ones in the industry and a fan favourite.
One thing fans and critics alike have noticed is that Kubo was never one to let editorial pressures influence the trajectory of his story, particularly when it came to the dark yet often handsome portrayal of the Soul Reapers. His unwillingness to conform to the editors’ demands shaped the complex world ofBleachinto what it is today—enigmatic, and layered with meaning. However, Kubo wasn’t beyond making the characters visually appealing too. Most of the characters, particularly his favourites of Hitsugaya, Byakuya, Szayelaporro, and Haschwalth, were made purposefully handsome.
The Soul Reapers ofBleach: Handsome and Powerful
One of the most iconic aspects ofBleachis the design of the Soul Reapers. These spiritual warriors, responsible for maintaining the balance between the human world and the afterlife, are not just warriors in the traditional sense—they’re often strikingly handsome, exuding a sense of coolness and mystery. A prime example is Byakuya Buchiki whoTite Kubohimself finds incredibly handsome and made him so on purpose.
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Tite Kubo has openly acknowledged that he designed the Soul Reapers to be attractive, and this wasn’t a coincidence ormere fan service. He wanted these warriors to have an allure beyond their duties that would last with their good looks and it clearly worked in their favour. These handsome Soul Reapers represent deep philosophical themes about death, duty, and sacrifice, and their looks are meant to complement their otherworldly presence.Death looms around every corner inBleachso it’s also nice to have eye candy while going through it.
Kubo Would Never Compromise His Vision
Many mangakas have to bend to the will of their editors and publishing companies. The editors will often make choices that go against the wishes of the author and end up making a contradiction to the story. Not Kubo, though. The author made surethe editors never had the chanceto make any corrections:
Well, I’m the type of writer who doesn’t really have meetings with my editor. I mean, when I was serializing, my editor would come to pick up the manuscript once it was done. I’d tell them, ‘Next week, it’ll go like this,’ and then they’d leave.
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While some editors might have suggested the character designs should stick to more conventional standards of the genre, Kubo refused to compromise. This allowed him the autonomy of how the Soul Reapers are portrayed in all aspects, including their handsome visuals.
It clearly worked with the fans who praiseBleachfor its unique art style and character designs, which stand out among other shonen manga.Bleachis, after all, Kubo’s brainchild and not tainted by the influence of any external pressures that would’ve made the series less than authentic.
Bleachis available on Crunchyrollfor streaming.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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